Physical fitness plays a big part of life in the military. The same holds true of life as a Cadet or recruit. During Recruit Orientation, you will take the President's Challenge on Physical Fitness and Sports tice.

To complete Recruit Orientation, you must pass the ACA Minimum Fitness Standards shown below. Some units require Marine Cadet Corps recruits to pass the National level standards. Cadets and recruits who achieve Presidential Standards twice consecutively are eligible to earn the ACA Physical Excellence Ribbon.

(Source: ACA)